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India's forex rises by $392 million to $687 billion: RBI

India's forex rises by $392 million to $687 billion: RBI

Foreign currency assets declined by $1.12 billion to $550.86 billion, while Special Drawing Rights and the IMF reserve position also saw marginal decreases. Strong forex reserves reflect economic stability, help manage exchange rate volatility, support international trade, and enable the RBI to stabilise the rupee during periods of pressure. Jan 16, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty close week with gains over positive cues

At the closing bell, the Sensex added 187 points, or 0.23 per cent to settle at 83,570. The Nifty advanced 28 points, or 0.11 per cent, to close at 25,694. The broader markets performed in line with the benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.07 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 0.34 per cent. Jan 16, 2026
Gold, silver prices ease amid profit booking at record levels

Gold, silver prices ease moderately as US dollar gains

Gold and silver prices slipped on Friday in both domestic and global markets as a stronger US dollar and reduced safe-haven demand weighed on sentiment. MCX gold and silver futures edged lower, while spot prices also declined after silver hit a record high earlier in the session. Jan 16, 2026
Govt extends export incentives to postal shipments to boost MSME sector

Govt extends export incentives to postal shipments to boost MSME sector

The move is expected to improve competitiveness for MSME exporters, especially those in smaller towns and remote areas, and give a boost to postal exports. The initiative builds on earlier reforms such as electronic processing of postal exports and imports, automated IGST refunds, and the Hub and Spoke model with over 1,000 Dak Niryat Kendras to support cross-border e-commerce. Jan 16, 2026
Adani Energy Solutions bags Rs 18,000 crore project in Q3 FY26, expands transmission network

Moody's Ratings upgrades outlook on Adani Ports to stable, reaffirms Baa3 ratings for ATSOL and AEML

The agency also affirmed the Baa3 senior secured ratings of Adani Transmission Step-One Limited (ATSOL) and Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), along with AEML's MTN programme ratings, and changed their outlooks to stable. Moody's expects all three entities to maintain solid access to liquidity and credit metrics supportive of investment-grade ratings over the next 12–18 months, Jan 15, 2026
Sensex down more than 500 points

Sensex, Nifty end lower after volatile session

The Sensex slipped 0.29 per cent, or 244.98 points, to close at 83,382.71, while the Nifty ended 0.26 per cent, or 66.70 points, lower at 25,665.60. "From a derivatives perspective, Nifty options data showed maximum call open interest at the 26,000 and 25,800 strikes, highlighting strong resistance levels," an analyst said. Jan 14, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open lower over FII outflows, crude prices rise

As of 9.25 am, Sensex slipped 74 points, or 0.09 per cent to 83,552 and Nifty eased 12 points, or 0.05 per cent to 25,719. Main broad-cap indices showed slight divergence with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 unchanged, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.48 per cent. Jan 14, 2026
Lok Sabha Speaker confirms February 1 date for presentation of Budget 2026-27

Lok Sabha Speaker confirms February 1 date for presentation of Budget 2026-27

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has confirmed that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1 at 11 a.m., despite the date falling on a Sunday. The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on January 28 and run until April 2 in two phases, with the first phase ending on February 13 and the second starting on March 9. Jan 12, 2026
State Bank of Indi

Indian households turn investors, bank deposits surge: SBI report

Between FY15 and FY25, Indian banks saw a significant expansion, with deposits rising from ₹85.3 lakh crore to ₹241.5 lakh crore and advances increasing from ₹67.4 lakh crore to ₹191.2 lakh crore. The banking system's share of GDP also grew from 77% to 94%, indicating deepening financial intermediation. Jan 12, 2026
Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid rising geopolitical tensions

As of 9.22 am, Sensex slipped 95 points, or 0.44 per cent to 83,212 and Nifty eased by 95 points, or 0.37 per cent to 25,588. Main broad-cap indices were in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.33 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.57 per cent. Jan 12, 2026
Gold, silver prices jump on MCX amid weak dollar, global cues

Gold, silver prices hit fresh highs amid global uncertainties

Gold and silver prices hit fresh record highs as global uncertainties intensified due to escalating tensions between the US Justice Department and the Federal Reserve, geopolitical risks from Iran, and weaker-than-expected US jobs data. MCX gold and silver futures surged sharply, while spot prices also touched new peaks, driven by strong safe-haven demand and expectations of further US interest-rate cuts. Jan 12, 2026
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